Burchell's Starling
A species of Glossy Starlings and Allies Scientific name : Lamprotornis australis Genus : Glossy Starlings and Allies
Burchell's Starling, A species of Glossy Starlings and Allies
Botanical name: Lamprotornis australis
Genus: Glossy Starlings and Allies
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Description
Burchell's starling (Lamprotornis australis) or Burchell's glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. The monogamous and presumably sedentary species is native to dry and mesic woodlands and savannah of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell. 
Size
30 cm
Feeding Habits
Burchell's Starling consumes a varied diet of flowers, fruits, and small animals, often foraging in camelthorn trees. It exhibits unique preferences for camelthorn tree flowers, especially in the Kalahari, and breeds in summer.
Habitat
Burchell's Starling inhabits open woodlands and savannas within broader geographical regions that feature a mix of grassland and tree coverage. This species has a particular association with woodland areas where camelthorn (Acacia erioloba) and knobthorn (Acacia nigrescens) trees are prevalent. Typically found up to elevations of 1500 meters, burchell's Starling prefers lower altitudes in the eastern lowveld of its range, generally staying below 500 meters. It notably avoids miombo woodland, favoring environments within gusu woodlands to the west.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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